Kershaw Lifter Tactical Tanto Pocket Knife - SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, 3.5 Inch 4Cr14 Steel Blackwashed Blade, Stainless Steel Blackwash Handle, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 3.2 OZ.

Matthew: I bought this because it looked so cool, and was not disappointed. The knife came tight, but with a bit of loosening was real nice. The speed safe works great, Kershaw makes a great quality for price. Would totally recommend this knife, and has become my new EDC over 14 other knives. Quick thing to note though, the recurve of the blade really enhances it's ability to cut; namely boxes, fruit, zip ties, etc., the geometry of the knife directs the material to the blade to cut better, rather than a drop point, etc. witch pushes away. This doesn't mean drop point is bad, just something to note.

United States on Dec 01, 2022

jobiwan: I love this knife! This is my first Kershaw and for the money, it is a very nice, quality, comfortable, ergonomic knife! Fits clipped into my pocket and out of my way as I can still use my whole pocket. Sharp from the factory. Opens and closes perfectly. Nice handle and nice blade. Given several of these as gifts and bought 3 more for me to keep, hopefully to not lose and keep forever! Buy this knife! No, buy 5 of these knives! Seriously, add to cart x 5 and you won't regret it! Kudos to Kershaw!

United States on Jan 13, 2021

Amazon Kunde: Das perfekte Outdoor Messer. Ich liebe diese Marke. Qualitativ sehr hochwertig.

Germany on Mar 11, 2019

Ralf: ........doch eher etwas für die Vitrine.
Alles ist wie gewohnt von Kershaw, sehr gut gefertigter Folder, alles passt, nichts wackelt.
Der federunterstützte Flipper arbeitet einwandfrei.
Doch als Arbeitsmesser würde ich es nicht benutzen, da schon die Form der Klinge es nicht einfach macht es mal eben nachzuschleifen.
Darum auch einen Stern weniger, das macht sich perfekt in einer beleuchteten Vitrine, doch als Arbeitstier nehme ich lieber das CRYO II.

Germany on Dec 06, 2016

Mister XMister X: The Kershaw Lifter looks and feels as if its worth more than $20. The blackwash coating really compliments its style, and the all metal construction makes it feel extremely sturdy. The Lifter has a smooth and fast deployment with the option of using either the flipper or the thumb studs. There is some side-to-side play, so I slightly tightened the screw which helped in that aspect, but the smooth opening was crippled. This knife also uses nylon pivot washers, just FYI in case someone wanted to know. Pocket clip cannot be mounted on any other side of the blade.

The Lifter's blade is made from 3Cr13 steel, that being said, I'd gladly pay a little more if the blade was at least 8cr13mov. The blade doesn't keep its sharp edge for too long, and I find myself sharpening it a bit more often than my blades with 8cr13mov. This is where the Lifter's cheap price becomes apparent. Don't get me wrong, the blade can be sharp if sharpened correctly...

I'd recommend this knife if you collect based on aesthetics, but not if you're looking for a knife to keep up with everyday tasks without having to sharpen the blade very often. Personally, I bought this based on its aggressive...

United States on Aug 11, 2015

colibri: Das Messerdesign ist angelehnt an das AK47, Fangriemenöse vorhanden, schnelle präzise öffnung, das wackelt nichts!
Klingenform Tanto, das gesamte Messer ist durch sein schwarzes "BlackWash finish" grau. Mir persönlich gefällt die sehr gute
Verarbeitung und das assisted opening (Speed Safe)

The Lifter offers a tactical modified tanto blade and a tough, machined style. The BlackWash finish gives it an already-worn-in look, yet the finish isn't just for looks. The coating provides an extra measure of protection for the metal and the BlackWash helps hide any additional scratches you put on the knife during normal use. The Lifter is equipped with SpeedSafe assisted opening for fast…

Germany on Jul 08, 2015

Patrick Tracy: First thing: This is a HEAVY knife. It is pocket-carry capable, particularly with jeans, but many will find the weight a bit much for an EDC (everyday carry) folder. On the up side, this beast is solid stainless, and is built to take a beating. At the price, I don't believe you could get a more brutish and solid folding knife. I really like the blade shape, with a bit of recurve behind the tanto point. I find it to be a good shape for a lot of roughneck tasks.

This is a blade that you could take with you when you have rough work to do, and don't want to worry about ruining an expensive knife. One caveat: I found that sharpening this blade shape required two separate passes, one on the tip and one on the recurved portion of the blade. I found that a straight ceramic stick worked best. This would be a bit of a bear to do with a flat stone.

Speedsafe works well, though this knife is a bit tight. I count that as a plus for pocket safety. The frame lock is solid, so back to front lockup is very solid. For better side to side lockup, you'd have to look for a knife three or four times the cost (Not as strong as my Junk Yard Dog).

If you need a tougher beater knife,...

United States on Dec 02, 2014

Ryan K: I waited a few weeks after purchasing to write this review so I would know how it stands up to some everyday tasks. I bought all three of the knives in this series and this is by far my favorite. The frame liner lock is superior to the traditional liner lock as the grip of your hand assists the locking mechanism which is a plus over the others. The blade curvature is gorgeous and the finish is amazing. I love the aesthetics of this knife. The heaviness I think is appropriate for the beastliness of this knife.

Now into the mechanics. The assisted opening function didn't work when I first got it, it took quite a bit to break it in and it still doesn't work perfectly (e.g. I can't use just the thumbstud and momentum of the spring to open it) but it works fairly good now. It hasn't had any problems after the first few days. The steel quality is mid-range so it isn't a perfect knife, but the edge does hold up well. Due to the shape of the blade it can be tricky to sharpen on a traditional whetstone, but it is far from impossible.

All in all this knife is a pretty solid, I would give it 5 stars and say it's well worth the money.

United States on Nov 14, 2014